Tom Patterson

Born: 1845 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 5/31/1900 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-18 | Final Game: 1875-09-06

Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 143 lbs

Full name: Thomas W. H. Patterson

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Biography

Tom Patterson, born in 1845, was a notable position player in the early years of professional baseball. His career spanned from 1871 to 1875, during a formative period in the sport when the rules and playing styles were still evolving. Patterson played a total of 57 games, where he made a significant contribution to his teams with 52 hits and 22 RBIs. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 3 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the game in the 19th century. Patterson's career batting average stood at .21, a reflection of the offensive challenges players faced during this era, often referred to as the "deadball" period, where scoring was typically lower and games were heavily influenced by pitching and defense. Despite the limitations evident in his statistics, Patterson's presence on the field contributed to the growing popularity of baseball as a professional sport, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His involvement in the game during its early professional years marks him as a significant figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 248 42 52 3 0 0 22 3 1 2 0.210 0.213 0.222 0.435 -911.2

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.435 vs. league average 0.617 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1871 NY2 32 151 31 31 2 0 0 13 2 1 0 0.205 .286 (-28%) .311 (-32%) .383 (-43%) .695 (-38%) -911.2
1872 BR1 12 47 6 10 1 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.213 — — — — 0.0
1874 NY2 1 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1875 BR2 12 45 4 9 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 12 0 1 1
2B 9 1 12 15 12 1
OF 50 41 76 5 17 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 NY2 2B 2 1 1 5 0 1
1871 NY2 OF 31 31 40 2 9 0
1872 BR1 1B 1 1 8 0 1 1
1872 BR1 OF 11 9 28 3 5 1
1874 NY2 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1874 NY2 OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1875 BR2 2B 7 0 11 10 12 0
1875 BR2 OF 7 0 8 0 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 9
Left Field 12
Center Field 7
Right Field 29